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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.23, 4,946.52 and 1,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.23, 4,946.52 and 1,541.52 is: 2,311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.23 : 4,946.52 = 1,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.23/4,946.52 = 1,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.23x = 4,946.52 × 1,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.23x = 7,625,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,159.51/3,298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.89

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